Things To Do In San Francisco This January

The New Year’s festivities are over, but luckily, there’s always something fun to do in San Francisco! Whether you’re looking to attend a class or a community event this month, we’ve found something for everyone! Check out some of our top pick events we think you can’t miss this January:

Safeway Holiday Ice RinkLace up your skates and start making your way to the heart of San Francisco for the Safeway Holiday Ice Rink! This San Francisco holiday tradition is brought to you by Alaska Airlines, and is located at Union Square. From families to friends and couples to colleagues, fun-seekers of all ages can embark on this magical adventure. Enjoy ice skating in San Francisco’s iconic plaza surrounded by festive lights and the sights and sounds of the season. The outdoor experience is perfect for novices and naturals, alike so don’t miss out! Learn more about session times and how to purchase your tickets here.

Rainwater HarvestingIf your New Year’s resolution was to live more sustainably, this class is perfect for you! With only a few months left before San Francisco’s rainy season, learn how you can easily capture rainwater for later use in your garden or home. In this class, you’ll learn what to consider and where to start. From systems as simple as a single barrel under a downspout, to more complicated ones such as indoor plumbing systems for toilet flushing, we guarantee you’ll walk away from this class informed and inspired! Join Garden for the Environment for their class on January 21, 2017, and get kickstarted on your New Year’s resolution! Purchase your tickets here.

Women’s March San FranciscoJoin the Women’s March Bay Area on January 21, 2017, as they rally with speakers, arts and music for this inspirational event. The national movement hopes to unify and empower people who stand for human rights, civil liberties and social justice. Gathering in community with others, they hope to find healing and strength through tolerance, civility and compassion. All are welcome as everyone unites locally and nationally. Drop by the Civic Center in San Francisco between 4 – 6pm to support their cause and join them for a reverent, festive candle light march down Market St. to Justin Herman Plaza later in the evening. Register for their event via Eventbrite or learn more via their website.

Winter Fruit Tree PruningLove getting your hands dirty? Join the Garden for the Environment on January 28, 2017 for their Winter fruit tree pruning class! Since 1990, Garden for the Environment has been teaching San Francisco to garden sustainably via their teaching garden! Learn how to maximize tree health and fruit production by identifying and properly removing dead, damaged and dying wood. This class will also cover topics such as: pruning techniques, which trees need to be pruned when and the importance of pruning. Best of all? This class is catered to San Francisco’s unique and foggy climate. Be sure to book your tickets in advance!

With so many exciting events in the San Francisco area this month, we’re looking forward to hear about which event(s) you attended! Should you find yourself in need of collision repair services while in the Bay Area, please give us a call and rest assured that you will receive quality repairs with the health and safety of everyone in mind.